The Massachusetts Pain Initiative (MassPI) is a statewide, independent non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to alleviating needless suffering from persistent and acute pain and to improving the quality of life for all people affected by pain.
MassPI members include healthcare professionals from many disciplines and non-clinician community members who are interested in effective pain management.
MassPI accomplishes its work through three volunteer councils, the Education Council, Policy Council, and Communications Council. In addition, Membership and volunteering within MassPI is handled by the Steering Council.
MassPI is able to…
Conduct education programs about pain management for health care professionals
Raise community awareness about pain
Work with others to assure laws and regulations support effective pain management
Identify resources for pain management
MassPI is unable to…
Advise, treat or provide care for individuals with pain
MassPI is seeking volunteers interested in improving the quality of life for those affected by pain.
Read more...MassPI offers Fact Sheets for family members of persons with pain.
Read more...MassPI's 2010 Chronic Pain Survey found that chronic pain is a problem for one in four Massachusetts adults.
Read more...MassPI welcomes your participation in our councils. To request more information or to volunteer, please click here. Read more...
The Pain Care Bill of Rights was developed by the American Pain Foundation and widely published by other organizations.
Read more...The information on this website is provided to help patients and caretakers find answers and support.
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